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What Can I Put on Fake Wood Floors to Make Them Shine?
Laminate flooring can give homeowners the look of a beautiful hardwood floor without the cost and maintenance that hardwood floors require. Laminate floors are easy to clean and durable, making them the perfect choice for busy families. However, like any other flooring, laminate must be cleaned and
Homemade Rust Remover & Chrome Polish
Keeping your chrome fixtures clean and shiny can be a challenge, particularly in a humid climate that promotes rust development. While plenty of commercial rust removers and chrome polishers are on the market, they all contain chemicals that can adversely affect you, your family and the environment.
The Best Way to Clean Up Cat Urine
Cat urine is one of the toughest smells to remove from carpet, wood, furniture and cloth. Sometimes a cat that has not been spayed or neutered will spray or urinate outside of the litter box to mark its territory. In other cases, the cat may show its disdain for the litter box, its placement or its
How to Get Paint Runs Out of Walls
Sometimes a sloppy paint job can produce bad results. Paint runs can be among the byproducts of a hastily painted wall. Once paint is applied and begins to drip, it can dry quickly and become difficult to remove. If you are painting a large area, or have several people helping you paint, a few runs
The Best Way to Clean a Whirlpool Tub
Cleaning your whirlpool tub will help keep it free of bacterial growth and unsightly stains and rings that are caused by dirt, shampoo, and soaps. You'll want to avoid harsh, abrasive cleaners that can scratch the surface, dull the tub and actually promote bacteria growth. The goal of cleaning the t
Product Review: Sunlight Deep Clean Laundry Powder
About Laundry Product Review of Sunlight Deep Clean Laundry Detergent Powder.
Removing Super Glue From a Wood Table
A bottle of uncapped Super Glue tips over, or a tube leaks, and the surface of your wood table quickly becomes marred with a hardened adhesive stain. Many people sand and refinish the entire table when this happens. Unless the stain covers a large area, removing Super Glue in that way is a lot of un
How to Clean a Hayward Filter
A Hayward filter is the brand name of what is referred to in the pool industry as a DE or diatomaceous earth filter. Pool filters should be cleaned at the beginning of every swimming season, generally in the spring of the year. This will keep your water crystal clear and beautiful the whole season l
How to Clean Upholstery Foam
Upholstery foam is commonly used as cushioning in seat covers and padded cushions. The foam is durable and holds its form even through extended periods of use, making it perfect for use on furniture pieces. Upholstery typically covers the foam, protecting the foam itself from dirt and stains. When a
Homemade Window Cleaning Solution
Instead of purchasing window-cleaning solution, make your own at home. Homemade window cleaning solutions save you money because they use common ingredients found in your household. Commercial window cleaning products often contain harmful chemicals that not only hurt the environment but also cause
How to Keep Your Room Neat and Clean
For some people, keeping a room neat and clean can be a challenge. For those people, a system of organization must be in place in order for a room to be kept neat.
Why Do the Light Bulbs in My House Burn Out So Often?
With the tremendous number of lights in today's homes, it seems like every time you turn your head, you lose another bulb. The majority of light bulbs that people use within homes will burn out relatively quickly; however, it's not always through a fault of their own. There are many reasons why ligh
How to Clean Bathroom Walls
Bathroom walls attract and accumulate dust, dirt and other debris. In addition, a buildup of moisture and heat in the bathroom from a hot shower or bath promotes mold and other microorganism growth on bathroom walls. Over time, microorganisms can also grow in spaces behind the walls or baseboards--c
How to Fix a Copper Silver Piece
Have you noticed that some of your silver jewelry, cookware or utensils gradually turn a strange reddish color? To control costs, silver manufacturers make their items using alloys that contain silver mixed with copper. Even sterling silver contains only 92.5 percent silver and the rest is typically
My Dryer Is Hot But Not Drying
There are a few common reasons for your dryer to heat up but not seem to be drying your clothes quickly or at all. With a few tools and half an hour, you can test for the likely problems. If you work through the basic troubleshooting and you're still having trouble, call your manufacturer.
How to Clean Leather With Household Products
While many of us are accustomed to thinking of leather as a delicate item when it comes to cleaning, in reality you can clean leather with household products without damaging the finish or shortening its lifespan. Whether you want to clean a leather sofa, leather boots or jacket, items on your bathr
How to Clean Your Homes Windows and Make Them Shine
There is nothing better then having nice and clean windows on your home.Here are a few tips I use when cleaning our windows.
How to Get Dog Smell Out of Your Vacuum Cleaner
Dogs are loyal and loving members of the family but they are also the smelliest. Due to dirt, body odor, sweat and their bodily functions, dogs are prone to smelling bad. When you vacuum an area where your dog has been lying, the odors may remain in the machine. Even pet owners who consistently bath
How to Clean Carpet & Upholstery
Carpet and upholstered furniture are major investments that should be carefully maintained to keep them in their best condition. Regular cleaning, including periodic deep cleaning, removes dirt and dust that settles into carpet and upholstery through everyday use. Carpet and upholstery also fall vic
How to Get Blood Out of Denim
Blood may seem like an impossible stain to remove. But instead of throwing your denim away, you can salvage it by treating the blood stain at home. The stain needs to be treated immediately so that the blood does not have time to set in the denim. Soaking the denim in water will help to loosen the b